Royal Avenue Belfast Ireland Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1900s Street Scene For Sale

Immerse yourself in a captivating piece of history with this antique stereoview card from the renowned Keystone View Company. This stereograph, numbered 381 and titled \"Royal Avenue, Belfast, Ireland,\" offers a vivid 3D glimpse into a bustling street scene of early 20th-century Belfast. The view captures a dynamic cityscape complete with period architecture, numerous pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and electric trams, showcasing the vibrant daily life of the era. The detailed imagery provides a fascinating look at the fashion, transportation, and commercial activity, including shopfronts with \"ANNUAL SALE\" signs and a prominent \"Nº1 GOOD\" establishment.This original Keystone View Co. stereoview is printed on a curved cardboard mount, a common format for stereoviews of this period, designed to enhance the 3D viewing experience. The reverse side of the card provides extensive descriptive text about Royal Avenue and Belfast, highlighting its importance as an industrial and shipping center, known for linen goods, shipbuilding, and its large population. It also mentions geographical coordinates and facts about the city\'s commerce and history, offering valuable context to the visual scene. This stereoview is a perfect addition for collectors of antique photography, Irish history, or those interested in early 20th-century urban life and the pioneering 3D technology of stereography.